The Parnell poltergeist

Record summary

The Parnell case is reported in nineteenth-century American spiritualist and psychical literature as a household disturbance involving a young woman, unexplained noises, and alleged object movements. It may matter for comparative research because it illustrates how domestic disturbances were classified differently as haunting, poltergeist activity, fraud, or mediumistic manifestation. The case is less securely documented than famous episodes such as Amherst, and its details depend heavily on later compilations. Verification should establish the original locality, names, publication history, and whether independent witnesses existed.